Job Title
Analyst, Bus Scheduling
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Department
Planning - Scheduling
Position Summary:
SALARY RANGE: $58,000 - $63,000
Produces bus schedules to maximize the use of CTA equipment and manpower resources while minimizing unnecessary costs and adhering to bus operator rules. Produces timely and accurate schedule data and materials for pick process and special schedules. Diagnoses schedule reliability problems related to scheduled running times and recovery times and recommends improvements to schedules.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Develops bus operating schedules (vehicles and crews) for picks, schools service, special events and supplemental schedules according to specifications while monitoring and controlling costs that are impacted by schedule operational efficiency.
Completes crewing and run cutting process using scheduling software program. Applies existing bus operator rules to scheduling process to minimize STO manpower while observing quality-of-life parameters for work schedules of operating personnel.
Produces schedule materials including general bus bid (pick) materials, supervisor guides, run paddles and vehicle pull-out schedule sheets.
Performs quality-control function including proofing of schedules, special service bulletins and pick materials for accuracy.
Analyzes changes in required STO pay hours, manpower and vehicles that are driven by schedule changes, including increasing running times.
Investigates schedule-related internal and external complaints and recommends corrective procedures to running time, recovery time or headway.
Analyzes running time data and work with field personnel to diagnose schedule reliability problems that will minimize scheduled vehicle hours while achieving performance reliability goals.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Transportation, Geography, Urban Planning, Logistics or similar field of study.
- Basic knowledge of the methods, techniques, principles and practices of transportation scheduling.
- Ability to learn how to utilize computerized methods for developing routes and schedules.
- Ability to make mathematical computations and ability to interpret and apply labor contract provisions as they relate to schedule writing, run cutting and pick procedures.
- Knowledge of HASTUS scheduling software application preferred.
- Weekend and early/late-hour work may be required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Must have good communication skills, both verbally and in writing
Location and City:
Chicago, IL
*Applicants, if hired, must comply with CTA's residency ordinance.
*CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
*IT IS THE POLICY OF THE CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY THAT NO EMPLOYEE OR APPLICANT FOR EMPLOYMENT WILL BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, RELIGION, SEX, MARITAL STATUS, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, ANCESTRY, AGE, UNFAVORABLE MILITARY DISCHARGE OR DISABILITY, PROVIDED THAT THE INDIVIDUAL WITH THE DISABILITY IS ABLE TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB WHICH HE/SHE DESIRES TO HOLD
WITH REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION BY THE AUTHORITY.
Best Regards,
Eboni Bast-Richardson
Workforce Business Partner
312-681-2208